24 February 2018

Cumberworld

noun

While this sounds somewhat like the name of a theme park, or perhaps actor Benedict Cumberbatch’s home, cumberworld was a term used to denote a person that was totally useless (just like fopdoodle). They’re taking up your space and they’re breathing your air. Be off with you.

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Today’s quote

You can’t write a script in your mind and then force yourself to follow it. You have to let yourself be.

– Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie

On this day

24 February 1872 – death of William Webb Ellis, Anglican clergyman who is credited for creating Rugby Union after allegedly picking up the ball during a soccer match and running with it, while a student at Rugby School. Born 24 November 1806.

24 February 1955 – birth of Steve Jobs, co-founder of Apple. Died 5 October 2011.

24 February 2008 – death of Larry Norman, pioneering Christian rock musician. Born 8 April 1947.